The Department of Tourism (DOT) may bid for the country’s hosting of the 2019 edition of the Miss Universe pageant as a way to reintroduce Boracay to the world once the six-month rehabilitation of the world-famous island has been completed. Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo said in a government podcast...

Miss Universe 2019 In the 1970s through the 1990s, the pageant was a month long. This allowed time for rehearsals, appearances, and the preliminary competition, with the winner being crowned by the previous year's titleholder during the final competition.

Meet Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray from the Philippines. After the pageant, the newly crowned Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray packed her bags and headed to her new home, New York City. Follow her year on social @MissUniverse.